Swami Vivekananda was one of the most influential spiritual leaders of India. A disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, he played a major role in the revival of Hinduism and introduced Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. His famous speech at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893 earned him worldwide fame.

πŸ“Œ Basic Information

AttributeDetails
Full NameNarendranath Datta
Known AsSwami Vivekananda
Date of BirthJanuary 12, 1863
Place of BirthKolkata (then Calcutta), West Bengal, India
NationalityIndian
ReligionHinduism
ProfessionHindu Monk, Philosopher, Spiritual Leader
Known ForSpeech at Chicago, Revival of Hinduism
DiedJuly 4, 1902 (at the age of 39)
Place of DeathBelur Math, West Bengal, India

πŸ“ Physical Stats

AttributeMeasurement
Height5 feet 9 inches (approx.)
WeightAround 75 kg (approx.)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack
Body TypeAthletic

πŸ‘ͺ Family Details

RelationName
FatherVishwanath Datta
MotherBhuvaneshwari Devi
Siblings8 siblings (he was one of 9 children)
Marital StatusCelibate (Brahmachari)

πŸ“– Educational Background

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SchoolingMetropolitan Institution, Kolkata
CollegeScottish Church College, Kolkata
MajorPhilosophy
InterestsSpirituality, Vedas, Yoga, Music

🌍 Legacy & Contributions

  • Founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897.
  • Popularized Vedanta and Yoga in the West.
  • Inspired generations of freedom fighters and spiritual seekers.
  • His birthday is celebrated as National Youth Day in India (January 12).

πŸ“š Wiki & More

AttributeDetails
Famous SpeechChicago, 1893 – “Sisters and Brothers of America”
Spiritual GuruSri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
OrganizationsRamakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission
FollowersGlobal – across India, USA, Europe
Inspirational Quoteβ€œArise! Awake! and stop not until the goal is reached.”

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